Gaidar, A.P. Smoke in the Forest (Dym v lesu), 1951. In Russian

Гайдар, А.П. Дым в лесу
Рассказ
Для школьного возраста
Рисунки: Е. Ведерникова
Москва : Росгизместпром, 1951.
24 с. : ил.; 28 см. Мягкая обложка
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Gaidar, A.P. Dym v lesu. [Smoke in the Forest].
Story. For school age.
Illustrations by E. Vedernikova.
Moscow: Rosgizmestprom, 1951.
24 p.: ill.; 28 cm. Softcover.

This is a classic 1951 edition of Arkady Gaidar's adventure story "Smoke in the Forest," published for young Soviet readers. Gaidar (1904–1941) was one of the most beloved children's writers of the USSR, whose works often combined thrilling plots with themes of patriotism and camaraderie. This publication features illustrations by the artist E. Vedernikova, complementing the tale of border guards and frontier adventures. Produced by "Rosgizmestprom" in Moscow, the book is typical of post-war Soviet children's literature, with a softcover binding and a large, child-friendly format (28 cm). Its concise length (24 pages) made it an accessible and engaging read for schoolchildren, serving both educational and ideological purposes as part of the state's effort to cultivate civic values in the younger generation.